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Today Match Prediction for MI vs RR Dream11:Two teams, Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals who have blown hot and cold in the IPL 2021, will battle against each other in the IPL 2021 for crucial two points. The slow tracks in Chennai choked MI batsmen and they imploded. So the fans will expect the batters to come good on the better Delhi surface. Meanwhile, the problem continue to persist for Rajasthan Royals who once again have failed to bat as one unit. Their bowling too needs a bit of fine-tuning and hence it will be a challenge for them to handle Mumbai’s batting might.
Mumbai Indians are set to return to the field after a six-day break, and at the back of two consecutive losses, which has left their early campaign on a shaky footing. And even as they are to confront another team - Rajasthan Royals - which at best is as poorly placed, there is little consolation for them.
Tactics & Match-ups: Jasprit Bumrah has had a favourable record against Jos Buttler. In 30 balls, he has conceded 32 runs against him and dismissed him thrice across T20s. Both Bumrah and Trent Boult have also managed to keep Sanju Samson relatively quiet, combining to concede only 63 runs in 59 balls and dismissing him 4 times in IPL.
Mumbai Indians Playing 11 (likely)
R Sharma is in fine form in IPL 2021. He averages 40.20 and has scored 201 runs at a strike-rate of 130.51. He has got starts in all his last four games and his scores read: 63, 44, 32 and 43.
Suryakumar Yadav has played some headlines-grabbing shots in this IPL but hasn’t made big runs yet. With the pressure mounting, this could be the game where he unleashes himself. He is a quality batsman and his numbers reflect his prowess. He has 154 runs in IPL 2021 at an average of 30.80 and an impressive strike-rate of 143.92.
Injured/Unavailable: After the injuries to Jofra Archer and Ben Stokes, Royals have also lost the services of Andrew Tye and Liam Livingstone with the duo opting to leave the bubble. Rassie van der Dussen has joined the team but he is yet to complete his quarantine.
Tactics & Matchups: In the last six matches between the two sides, Jofra Archer had picked 12 wickets at an economy rate of 6.83. His absence will leave a big void to fill. One of the favourable match-ups RR have is Shreyas Gopal vs Quinton de Kock. The leggie has managed to keep the southpaw quiet, conceding only 18 runs in 28 balls. If the leggie gets a game, expect him to come into the attack early. There could be a case of Royals adding an extra spinner to their team at the expense of a left-arm pacer. Apart from Gopal, KC Cariappa and Mayank Markande are the other options available to them.
Rajasthan Royals Playing 11
C Morris is an impact player and can contribute in both departments. Hence he is a must-have player in the team. He claimed 4 wickets for 23 runs in the last game and can score quick runs as he did against DC. He has 9 wickets in 5 games in this IPL at a strike-rate of 12.00 while with the bat, he has a strike-rate of 154.83.
S Samson is the crucial batter for RR. He has made 187 runs at an average of 46.75 in this IPL season and has a strike-rate of 143.84. He is a crucial player and scored an effective knock of 42 runs off 41 balls in the last game.
Both teams have struggled in certain aspects in this tournament so far. However, the batting might of MI and the experience in the bowling unit gives them an edge. So in the MI vs RR Dream11 today match prediction expect MI to win the game.